EPISODE · May 10, 2023 · 18 MIN
The Epidemic of Loneliness
from CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. · host CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered.
Send us Fan MailSurgeon General Vivek Murphy recently issued an advisory calling it an epidemic. Things were bad enough before the pandemic but they got worse, with more than half of people reporting loneliness according to some surveys.There are solutions out there, but it’s a mixed bag. Social media might help make connections but too often it has the opposite effect. And we’re just getting started with AI…Join John and David in this thought-provoking episode as they unravel the complexities of the loneliness epidemic and explore ways to combat it.TOPICS(1:11) Dire consequences of loneliness (3:13) The epidemic of disconnection(4:24) Does technology play a role in loneliness in the younger population?(5:30) The erosion of social connection(9:38) Loneliness is more than just a healthcare problem(13:14) Is there one sole solution to loneliness?Dive deeper into this episode and read our report: The Loneliness Epidemic: Uncovering Its Profound Impact. ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow us on LinkedInSupport the show⚙️CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media Digital Marketing Consulting.
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Send us Fan Mail Surgeon General Vivek Murphy recently issued an advisory calling it an epidemic. Things were bad enough before the pandemic but they got worse, with more than half of people reporting loneliness according to some surveys. There are solutions out there, but it’s a mixed bag. Social media might help make connections but too often it has the opposite effect. And we’re just getting started with AI… Join John and David in this thought-provoking episode as they unravel the complexi...
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